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Prime Minister's Office
Joint Call on Prime Minister by National Security Advisers / Secretaries of Security Councils attending the "Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan”
The Heads of the National Security Councils of seven nations, who are in Delhi for the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan hosted today by National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, collectively called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi after the completion of the Dialogue.
In their comments to the Prime Minister, the senior security officers, representing the nations of Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, expressed their appreciation of India's initiative in organising the Dialogue and of the quality of the exchanges. They also conveyed the perspectives of their respective countries on the Afghan situation.
Prime Minister appreciated the participation of the senior dignitaries in the Delhi Security Dialogue despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
He emphasised four aspects that countries in the region would need to focus on, in the context of Afghanistan: the need for an inclusive governement; a zero-tolerance stance about Afghan territory being used by terrorist groups; a strategy to counter trafficking of drugs and arms from Afghanistan; and addressing the increasingly critical humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Prime Minister also expressed the hope that the Regional Security Dialogue would work to revive Central Asia's traditions of moderation and progressive culture, and counter extremist tendencies.
Ministry of Defence
80th Corps Day of Intelligence Corps
Pune, 1 November 2022
On the occasion of 80th Corps Day of the Intelligence Corps on 01 November 2022, Lieutenant General Ajai Kumar Singh, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command complimented all ranks of Intelligence Corps for living up to their motto of ‘SadaSatark’ and urged them to continue working hard and provide decision advantage to the formations.
Intelligence Corps has evolved into a decisive and significant arm, rendering timely, accurate and actionable intelligence to enhance operational efficiency during peace and war. The Corps has demonstrated high degree of professionalism and unflinching resolve to meet the multitude of challenges manifesting along the dynamic and ever changing spectrums of conflict. The Corps is well poised to meet the future challenges of technological innovation, growing pre dominance of asymmetric and unconventional forces of conflict.
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Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Special Campaign 3.0 of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is on full swing to achieve the targets of Swachhata
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is conducting the Special Campaign 3.0 on Swachhata within the Ministry. The campaign initially had a preparatory phase w.e.f. 15th of September, 2023 with an aim to identify targets to be achieved during the campaign period. Main campaign started from 2nd October, 2023 and will last up to 31st October, 2023. The main focus areas of the Campaign include effective disposal of public grievances, references from the Members of Parliament, Parliament Assurances, Cleanliness drive, disposal of scrap and weeding out of files and other swachhata related activities.
The Ministry is utilizing the campaign for better record management and it is pertinent to highlight that, due to prompt and timely action, MP references, references from the State Governments, Inter Ministerial references, Parliamentary Assurances, PMO references, Public Grievance and PG appeals usually remain NIL pertaining to MoPA. During the Special Campaign 3.0, Ministry has identified 263 physical files & 145 e-Files in the preparatory phase and will accomplish these task of review before the end of campaign.
[Identifying Physical files for reviewing]
The Ministry is running cleanliness drives on regular basis and scrap identification within the Ministry. Endeavour is being made to fulfil all the requisites of the Special Campaign within time, well in advance. To ensure this, frequent Inspections are made/meetings are taken by Secretary/Addl. Secretary, MPA on regular basis.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds the initiative of Sansad Rasoi in Tonk, Rajasthan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated the initiative of Sansad Rasoi in Tonk, Rajasthan.
Responding to the tweet by Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria, MP from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“सराहनीय प्रयास! टोंक में सांसद रसोई की यह पहल गरीबों और जरूरतमंदों को बहुत राहत देने वाली है।”
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in April, 2018
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of April, 2018. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 170.41Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 12.27 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,70,41,92,350
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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12,27,93,281
More than 170.41crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 12.27Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Special Service and Features
CRPF PENSION ADALAT CANCELLED
Pension Adalat-2021 for retired and dependent families of CRPF which was scheduled at Group Centre, CRPF, Pallipuram on 23-04-2021 has been cancelled due to the increase in Covid cases in the state.
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Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Out of 114 lakh houses sanctioned under PMAY-U, 89.36 lakh have been grounded and 52.55 lakh completed and delivered to beneficiaries
In pursuance of the Government’s vision of ‘Housing for All’, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban  since 25.06.2015 for giving Central assistance to States/ Union Territories  for providing all-weather pucca houses to all eligible urban households.
Central Government provides different levels of non-refundable financial assistance under following four verticals of the Scheme:
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Vertical
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Central Assistance to each beneficiary
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1.
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Beneficiary-led individual house construction/ enhancement 
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₹1.50 lakh
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2.
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Affordable Housing in Partnership 
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₹1.50 lakh
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3.
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“In-situ” Slum Redevelopment 
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₹ 1.00 lakh
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4.
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Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme 
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Category

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Loan Amount
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Interest subsidy
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Economically Weaker Section 
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up to ₹6 lakhs
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6.5 %
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Low Income Group 
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Middle Income Group-I|
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up to ₹9 lakhs
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4%
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Middle Income Group-II|
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up to ₹12 lakhs
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3%Interest subsidy was provided during the period from 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2021.
Further, States/ UTs also provide different levels of financial assistance to the beneficiaries under ISSR, AHP and BLC verticals of the Scheme.
State/ UT-wise details of total number of houses constructed for urban poor under PMAY-U during 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 are at Annexure.
Based on the project proposals submitted by the States/ UTs as per their assessed demand of houses under the Scheme, 114 lakh houses have been sanctioned across the country. Against the total sanctioned houses, 89.36 lakh have been grounded for construction and 52.55 lakh have been completed and delivered to beneficiaries. The Scheme will be implemented up to 31.03.2022. States/ UTs have been advised to expedite the construction of sanctioned houses so that all houses are completed within the stipulated period.
Central assistance amounting to ₹87,698crore was released during 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 for construction of houses under the Scheme; out of which ₹80,475 crore have been utilised by the States/ UTs.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Vocal for Local
Government of India has issued the Public Procurement  Order,2017 as amended on 16/09/2020 to encourage “Make in India” and promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India with a view to enhancing income and employment. This Order is applicable to all Ministries, Departments, attached or subordinate offices and autonomous bodies controlled by the Government of India and includes Government companies as defined in the Companies Act.
Department of expenditure has amended Rule 161 of General Financial Rules, 2017 regarding Global Tender Enquiry . As per the amended Rule 161, GTE upto Rs.200 crores are to be issued only with the approval of competent authority.
Unless global tenders are invited, only Class-I local suppliers  and Class-II local suppliers  are eligible to bid.
Only Class-I local suppliers have been made eligible to bid for procurement of items, where there is sufficient local capacity and local competition, irrespective of purchase value.
Pursuant to the Notification of Public Procurement  Order,2017, Department of Telecommunications has also notified its PMI Order dated 29.08.2018 to promote the local manufacture of the telecom items by mandating preference to the local manufactures in the procurement of telecom items. This notification is also applicable to all Central Schemes /Central Sector Schemes, for which procurement is made by States and Local Bodies, if that project or scheme is fully or partially funded by the Government of Including Universal Service Obligation Fund projects.
In order to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports- Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Government has approved the introduction of Production Linked Incentive  Scheme in ten sectors i.e. Advance Chemistry Cell Battery, Electronic /Technology Products, Automobiles & Auto Components, Pharmaceuticals drugs, Telecom & Networking Products, Textile Products: MMF segment and technical textiles, Food Products, High Efficiency Solar PV Modules, White Goods and Specialty Steel.
Ministry of Railways has recently issued revised notifications for wagon items, track items and LHB coaches where , except for a few products , procurement of all components is restricted to local suppliers having more than 50% local content .For procurement of Electrics for the prestigious Vande Bharat trains, minimum local content is kept at 75%. Similarly, minimum local content requirements for Electrics for EMU and MEMU trains has been kept as 60%. Railways have reduced import of goods, as percentage of total procurement of goods, from 6.05% in 2012-1.6% in 2019-20. Rolling stock, signaling equipment and Track machines are being indigenized in collaboration of local manufacturers.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri SomParkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha yesterday.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 66 Cr landmark
More than 81 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.48%
47,092New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload is1.19% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 69 days
In a significant achievement, India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crossed 66 Crore landmark yesterday.With the administration of 81,09,244vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 66.30Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 69,60,983sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,59,391
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2nd Dose
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84,14,897
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,25,922
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2nd Dose
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1,33,20,833
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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25,97,17,695
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2nd Dose
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2,98,87,208
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,33,18,523
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2nd Dose
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5,59,07,199
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,80,78,095
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2nd Dose
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4,57,07,571
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Total
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66,30,37,334
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of35,181 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,20,28,825.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.48%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 67 consecutive days now.
47,092 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently3,89,583. Active cases presently constitute 1.19% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 16,84,441tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 52.48 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.62% remains less than 3% for the last 69 days now. The Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.80%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 5% for 87 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
190.67 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,494
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
2,986 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,25,66,935
2,897 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
84.19 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,72,190 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Agriculture Produce Market Committee
Ministry has drafted a model “The Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing  Act, 2017, which provides for progressive agricultural marketing reforms, including setting up markets in private sector, direct marketing, farmer-consumer markets, de-regulation of fruits and vegetables, e-trading, single point levy of market fee, issue of unified single trading license in the State, declaring warehouses/silos/cold storage as market sub-yards and Market Yards of National Importance  so that more markets are available for farmers to sell their produce for better prices.
The said model Act was released on 24th of April, 2017 in a meeting of Ministers of Agricultural Marketing from States/ UTs chaired by the Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for its adoption by the States/ UTs.
A meeting of Ministers of Agricultural Marketing of States implementing e-NAM was held under the Chairmanship of Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare on 05.07.2017. The progress of implementation of National Agriculture Market  was reviewed. The States were urged to adopt the Model Agriculture Produce and Livestock Marketing  Act, 2017. State representatives were requested to make all efforts for successful implementation of the scheme to achieve the objectives for optimising benefits to the farmers.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Parshottam Rupala, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, today.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to address Economic Times Global Business Summit
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will address inaugural session of the Economic Times Global Business Summit on 6th March 2020.Prime Minister shall be addressing delegates from across the world.
Broad theme of Global Business Summit 2020 is ‘Collaborate to Create: Sustainable Growth in a Fractured World’.
Ministry of Defence
INS TABAR AT PORT OF BREST, FRANCE
As part of the ongoing Overseas Deployment, INS Tabar entered the Port of Brest, France on 12 July 21. The ship was received by a Ceremonial Guard of the French Navy on arrival in Port.
Mr Jawed Ashraf, Ambassador of India to France and Monaco visited the ship and appreciated the ship's crew for their contribution to India's maritime security and in furthering defence cooperation with friendly foreign countries.
The Commanding Officer accompanied by the Indian Defence Adviser called on Vice Admiral Olivier Lebas, Commander of Atlantic Maritime Region  at his Headquarters in Prefecture Maritime Fort, Brest. The ship dressed overall on the occasion of the Bastille Day , as per naval custom.
On departure from Port, INS Tabar will participate in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with French Navy warship FNS Aquitaine.
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Prime Minister's Office
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today.
Secretary Blinken conveyed greetings of President Biden and Vice President Harris to the Prime Minister. He briefed Prime Minister on his fruitful exchanges with EAM and NSA earlier in the day and expressed strong commitment to further deepen India US strategic relations in various sectors including defence, maritime security, trade & investment, climate change and science & technology.
Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings to President Biden and Vice President Harris and his appreciation for the initiatives taken by President Biden including those related to the Quad, COVID-19 and Climate Change.
Secretary Blinken appreciated the increasing convergence between India and US on a wide range of bilateral and multilateral issues, and the commitment of both strategic partners to convert this convergence into concrete and practical cooperation.
Prime Minister Modi said that the societies of US and India share a deep commitment to the values of democracy, freedom and liberty, and the Indian diaspora in the US has contributed immensely to the enhancement of bilateral ties.
The Prime Minister noted that the India-US Strategic Partnership will be of even greater global significance in the coming years, in the context of the challenges posed by COVID-19, global economic recovery and climate change.
Ministry of Finance
NABARD: 85.77 lakh Self Help Groups  have saving deposits of over Rs. 16,114 crore with banks as on 31.3.2017 that cover more than 10 crore rural households
As per information compiled by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development , as on 31st March 2017, 85.77 lakh Self Help Groups  have saving deposits of over Rs. 16,114 crore with banks. It is estimated that these SHGs cover more than 10 crore rural households. As reported by NABARD approximately 70% of the total savings of the groups are used for internal lending of the groups and 30% deposited with the Banks i.e. more than double the amount deposited with banks are used for internal lending of groups.
During the last three years, Rs. 94934 crore has been disbursed as loans to Women SHGs at applicable interest rates. Women SHGs in 250 Category-I districts under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission  are provided loans at 7% interest per annum with interest incentive of 3% payable on prompt repayment reducing the effective interest to 4% per annum.
This was stated by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Finance in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Criteria for State roads for declaration as new National Highways
State roads, including State Highways , are declared as new National Highways  from time to time on the basis of well established principles. The criteria for State roads for declaration as new NHs may include some of the following: -
- Roads running through length / breadth of the country.
- Connecting adjacent countries, National Capitals with State Capitals / mutually the State Capitals, major ports, non-major ports, large industrial centers or tourist centers.
- Roads having important strategic requirement in hilly and isolated area.
- Arterial roads which enable sizeable reduction in travel distance and achieve substantial economic growth.
- Roads which help in opening up large tracts of backward area and hilly region.
- Roads contributing towards achievement of National Highways grid of 100 km.
- Synergy with PM GatiShakti National Master Plan .
At present there is no proposal for declaration of Petlavad to Ratlam road as NH.
The existing State Highways  connects Ratlam and Jhabua with 8- lane Delhi-Vadodara Expressway. As informed by Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd.  Request for Proposal  for engagement of consultants for preparation of Feasibility Report /Detailed Project Report  for 4 -laning with paved shoulder of existing SHs have been invited.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Defence
10th meeting of India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology & Industry Cooperation held in New Delhi
The 10th meeting of India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held in New Delhi on September 18, 2023. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary , Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence Shri Rajeev Prakash and Under Secretary, Defence Industry Division, Ministry of Defence, Malaysia Mr Eris Jemadi bin Tajudin.
During the meeting, the existing defence research and industry cooperation between the two countries was reviewed and discussions were held on issues pertaining to mutual interest. Both sides explored effective and practical initiatives to further expand the ongoing interactions related to the defence industry sector.